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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,423.08, 351,631.98 and 56,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,423.08, 351,631.98 and 56,930 is: 85,394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,423.08 : 351,631.98 = 56,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,423.08/351,631.98 = 56,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,423.08x = 351,631.98 × 56,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,423.08x = 20,018,408,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,408,621.40/234,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,394.36

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